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Galatians 4:18

But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.
Galatians 4:18 · King James Version

In other versions

  • But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you.

    ASV

  • But it is good to have an interest in a good cause at all times, and not only when I am present with you.

    BBE

  • But [it is] right to be zealous at all times in what is right, and not only when I am present with you --

    DBY

  • But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.

    WEB

  • and `it is' good to be zealously regarded, in what is good, at all times, and not only in my being present with you;

    YLT

  • But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.

    ENG

  • But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.

    WBT

  • Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.

    BSB

In context

16Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?

17They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them.

18But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.

19My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,

20I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.

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